Clay Court Statistics Overview
Alvin Gardiner has found clay courts difficult, recording 13–36 across 49 matches (26.5%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Alvin Gardiner has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–5 (16.7%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on clay; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 0–5 (0.0%); best-of-three: 13–31 (29.5%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Best season: 1977 — 2–4 (33.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Alvin Gardiner Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 7 | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 12 | 29.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-11-23 | Loss | (153) Larry Stefanki | Manila | R32 | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1980-10-20 | Loss | (144) Brad Drewett | Tokyo-1 | R64 | 6-3 5-7 6-4 |
| 1980-07-28 | Loss | (78) Ricardo Cano | South Orange | R32 | 6-4 5-7 6-3 |
| 1979-10-22 | Loss | (41) Buster C. Mottram | Tokyo-1 | R64 | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1979-07-30 | Loss | (457) Lloyd Bourne | North Conway | R64 | 7-5 1-6 7-6 |
| 1979-07-23 | Loss | (24) Pat Dupre | Louisville | R64 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1979-07-16 | Win | (167) Fred McNair IV | Washington-2 | R64 | 6-4 5-5 RET |
| 1979-07-16 | Loss | (27) Eliot Teltscher | Washington-2 | R32 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1979-05-28 | Loss | (128) Roger Guedes | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 7-6 6-2 |
| 1979-05-21 | Loss | (71) Terry Moor | Rome | R64 | 6-1 6-4 |
Alvin Gardiner
Matches — Clay